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Mobile App Development Shifting Towards Android

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9:30AM January 11, 2012 | Angus Kidman

A common complaint heard around Lifehacker’s comments is the relative lack of Android app development compared to iOS, despite the growth of Google’s phone platform. The most recent Fast 50 listing of freelance job opportunities by freelancing exchange Freelancer.com suggests that situation is gradually changing, with Android opportunities continuing to grow faster than those for the iPhone. More »


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Where Do Online Freelancers Come From?

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2:30PM December 28, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Freelancing is a tempting route if you want more control over your career path, but just where will your competition come from? Freelance exchange site Freelancer.com recently signed up its 3 millionth user, and provided Lifehacker with some interesting statistics to mark the occasion. More »


Organise

Bunker App Is A Project Tracker And Invoice Generator

5:00AM September 30, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you’re looking to start freelancing (or already have), you’re going to need to invoice your clients. Perhaps the simplest option is Billable.me, but if you want more control plus the ability to track your tasks you should check out Bunker App. More »


Communicate

How To Use LinkedIn To Increase Your Hirability

1:00AM September 2, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

LinkedIn is the social network of choice for hooking up with people and companies professionally; in fact, one survey found that 86 per cent of companies that use social networks to recruit talent do so with LinkedIn. Just being on LinkedIn and participating in relevant groups has helped open up freelancing opportunities for me, and the service offers a great many features you may or may not know about that can help support your own networking, freelancing or job search needs. Here’s a look at how to use LinkedIn’s many tools to increase your “hirability”. More »


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Ask LH: How Do I Create A Business Plan?

3:00AM August 25, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Dear Lifehacker, I’ve got a great idea for a new business, but I want to make sure that I set it up right and I might need some financing help to get started. What do I need to include in the business plan? Is there an easy way to create one? More »


Design

Freelancer.com Extends Contest Model Across Design Categories

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11:00AM August 19, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Back in June, Freelancer.com added a contest option for logo design. While crowdsourcing design remains controversial (especially if our reader comments are any guide), the option has proved popular and Freelancer is now offering across its 18 design categories. More »


Money

Ask LH: How Much Should I Charge For My Freelance Services?

3:00AM August 18, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Dear Lifehacker, After years of working as a corporate slave, I’ve decided to make the jump and strike out on my own as a freelancer. I already have some people interested in my work, but I’m not really sure how much to charge. More »


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Freelancer.com Offering Free Project Listings In August

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3:00PM August 15, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Throughout August, online freelancing exchange Freelancer.com is waiving its usual $US5 fee to list projects on the site. You’ll still have to pay a 3% commission on the final agreed fee if you find someone to do your design/coding/writing/whatever project, but it cuts down the initial cost of trying to hunt down that person. [Freelancer.com]


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Demand For Android Developers Still Growing

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2:30PM July 11, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Canny developers have made a lot of money building iPhone apps in the last couple of years, and Android now looks to be heading in a similar direction. The latest evidence? Freelancer.com’s analysis of job postings on its site has Android as the fastest-growing category for mobile app development. More »


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Freelance Mac App Bundle Offers 8 Work-Centric Apps At A Discount

8:30AM June 28, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you can get things done and save some money you’re doing something right. This latest Mac app bundle offers a bunch of applications for freelance workers at a heavy discount. $US49 nets you several popular apps, such as 1Password, TextExpander, Billings, WriteRoom, LittleSnapper and more. More »